Transit Planning Lead - Senior Project & Operations Manager

HDR, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Transit Business Class Lead in Colorado Springs. This role leads production operations, manages projects, and coordinates services across sections, with emphasis on staff development, profitability, and client engagement.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 10+ years of experience, and active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews.
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel.
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams.
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Transit Business Class Lead in Colorado Springs. This role leads production operations, manages projects, and coordinates services across sections, with emphasis on staff development, profitability, and client engagement.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 10+ years of experience, and active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills are essential for success.